Tenancy Management Policy May 2024

In some instance's accommodation may, due to family circumstances become too small or too large for the households needs.

The Council recognise that there is a limited supply of larger homes and that these homes can become under-occupied as children grow up and move on. The Council want to support tenants to move when their homes no longer meet their needs, to free-up these larger homes for families living in overcrowded or temporary accommodation.

Where a tenants needs are not met by the current accommodation, the Council will work with the tenant, if they wish to be rehoused. To find the most suitable housing option available to them tenants are advised to:

• Apply to the Council's housing register. Provided they are eligible they will be awarded a priority for downsizing in accordance with the Council's Allocations Policy, and they will be able to apply for more suitable accommodation on Homes4Wiltshire (opens new window)
• In addition the Council will encourage tenants to register on the Home Swapper scheme (opens new window) website (free of charge) and explore opportunities in other settings, such as social media.

The Council will also inform prospective tenants of the potential financial impact of running a home which is larger than their need and potential impact that this may have on any benefit entitlement.

The Council will use profiling data to identify those that are under / over occupying and work with the tenant(s) in exploring alternative accommodation options.